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Scream for Meaning in English

expression

ˈskɹim/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SKREEM-for, SKREEM-fer, SKREEM-fur
skɹˈiːm/ /fˈɔː
skreem-FOR

释义

To loudly and urgently express a need or desire for something, either literally (shouting) or figuratively (something needs to be done or improved very much).

用法与细微差别

Can be literal (actually shouting for something) or figurative (something 'screams for' attention, help, change). Often used with problems that clearly need to be addressed. Common collocations: 'scream for help', 'scream for attention', 'scream for change'. Mostly informal.

例句

The baby screamed for his mother when he was hungry.

basic

The people screamed for change after the bad news.

basic

He screamed for help when he got lost in the forest.

basic

This old house screams for a fresh coat of paint.

natural

Your room screams for some organization!

natural

After a long week, we all scream for a break.

natural